Academics
Teaching Differently
We teach differently because every child learns differently.
Vincent Smith School is a community of learners. Students learn how to learn. Our highly-trained and caring faculty and families are actively engaged in our integrated programs and multi-modal curriculum. Our graduates leave Vincent Smith School with the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently meet the challenges of post-secondary transition and beyond. Many of our students are able to transition back to their local public schools or private prep schools, and most of our graduating seniors continue on to college.
Students are taught in very small classes where teachers are able to truly differentiate instruction.
Students are taught in very small classes where teachers are able to truly differentiate instruction.
At Vincent Smith we provide:
- Small, supportive classes
- On-site speech, reading, counseling, & occupational therapy in dedicated rooms
- Social-Emotional support
- Strong Home/School Connection
- College & Vocational Counseling
- Over 100 years of educational excellence and experience
Our Expertise
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A personalized, supportive and structured grade 1-12 education for students with language-based learning disorders.
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Academic success combined with personal development. Students learn essential social and emotional skills, in an environment that encourages self-awareness, self-discipline and self-advocacy.
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A highly trained and caring faculty that empowers students to set personal and academic goals that reflect their individual best.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Vincent Smith School is committed to promoting issues of equity and inclusion as core principles of our educational philosophy. We strive to create a diverse and supportive environment for students and staff of all faiths, nationalities, orientations, ethnicities, and beliefs.
We commit to educating students and members of the entire school community that diversity and equity benefits everyone. This commitment is rooted in the belief that all members of our community are valued and respected to further the mission of the school.
As a community of learners, we acknowledge a responsibility to be inclusive and fair to all participants and welcoming to all backgrounds and beliefs. We will continue to create and foster a culturally diverse environment that strives to be free of discrimination or disrespect. We see diversity and inclusion as a means to improve and strengthen our students’ academic and social-emotional education.
We commit to educating students and members of the entire school community that diversity and equity benefits everyone. This commitment is rooted in the belief that all members of our community are valued and respected to further the mission of the school.
As a community of learners, we acknowledge a responsibility to be inclusive and fair to all participants and welcoming to all backgrounds and beliefs. We will continue to create and foster a culturally diverse environment that strives to be free of discrimination or disrespect. We see diversity and inclusion as a means to improve and strengthen our students’ academic and social-emotional education.
NYSAIS Accreditation
The Vincent Smith School is a member of The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). The NYSAIS accreditation signifies that the Vincent Smith School meets the most rigorous standards of excellence in independent school education. It also enables the Vincent Smith School to participate in professional development opportunities for faculty and staff through the extensive roster of NYSAIS conferences and workshops.
